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Demolition of the former Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort's restaurant building began in late August. Courtesy photo
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 22, 2014
Former Latitudes restaurant building demo complete

Ocean Properties Ltd. estimates that completion of the Gulfside Beach Resort is approximately 13 months away.

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  • October 22, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Hunter Norton takes a picture at the grave of Jesse James, on the James’ Family Farm in Missouri.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2014
Man lights fire for cause

Hunter Norton drove more than 2,100 miles to compete in an online TV show and raise awareness for missing kids.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Weather: East County

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Unit 802 at the Beach Residences has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,964 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.84 million. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 22, 2014
The Beach Residences condo sells for $2.84 million

The sales of two condominiums in The Beach Residences top all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Peter Berkery submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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This home at 12210 Lobelia Terrace has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,729 square feet of living area. It sold for $500,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 22, 2014
Riverdale home tops sales at $515,000

A home in Riverdale Revised tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Cardinal Mooney defensive back Sean Morris Jr. intercepted a pass and returned it 91 yards for a touchdown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • October 21, 2014
Let's talk locks: Fall into a new hue

Let's talk locks: Fall into a new hue

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  • Things To Do
CHEETAHSTORY
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 21, 2014
Stripped revenue: Cheetah Lounge to sue county for $5.1 million

Stripped revenue: Cheetah Lounge to sue county for $5.1 million

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  • By Kourtney Kalahar
  • October 21, 2014
That Fit Girl: Quick and easy energy balls

That Fit Girl: Quick and easy energy balls

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • October 21, 2014
RIAF REVIEW: Vijay Iyer Trio

June LeBell reviews Vijay Iyer Trio from Ringling International Arts Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Garden Club members snacked on some pumpkin pie during a break at the monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club

The Longboat Key Garden Club met for its monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Windward Bay Condo Clubhouse.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 21, 2014
Bayfront Park fountain closes early for season

The Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children's Fountain in Bayfront Park closed 13 days earlier than anticipated for the winter season.

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  • Neighbors
East County residents gathered Tuesday, to urge motorists to slow down and watch out for deer.
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 21, 2014
East County wildlife deaths spurs concerns

Deer and other wildlife deaths are prompting some East County residents to urge motorists to slow down.

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